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Does anyone still get panic attacks while on antidepressants? especially with Citalopram.
I have been on these since November but had a panic attack again for no reason.
Thanks :)
Unfortunately meds dont cure you, they just mask some symptons so you can live day to day life. so they cant stop panic attacks...
I used to get them still while on meds...
the fight/flight system is powerful
but you just need the right knowledge to start using it on your terms
nothingworks.weebly.com
that website above is one brilliant explanation!
Anxious_gal
13-04-12, 22:23
It can happen while you adjust to the meds.
But that's the reason I stopped taking cit, couldn't handle that it made me worse.
Hi
Citalopram was the first medication that i tried...i was only on them for 3 days before throwing them in the bin...id never really had a panic attack until i took on of those....i had terrible side effects.
then i tried Sertraline for 5 weeks....exactly the same with night sweats,....
I dont take meds now...i struggle to take anything as im always scared of getting side effects...
Your body does need time to adjust...give a couple more weeks...if its still causing you bother then i would talk to the GP who may try you on something different.
x
Hi Em
I suffered with panic attacks for years and no anti-depressant made any difference. Please see some of my earlier posts to see the difficulties I had with panic attacks and depression.
My advice would be to ask to be referred to a psychiatrist by your GP and if necessary pay for a private consultation (mine cost £250 and was the best money I ever spent). A psychiatrist will be able to prescribe meds which are far more suitable to anxiety issues.
I was prescribed pregabalin and have not had a single panic attack since. The conclusion i have drawn is that GPs are called general practitioners for a reason. I really believe that what is needed is specialist advice.
Obviously not everyone will agree and not all meds work for everyone. I also accept that meds are not a very long term solution but the right ones will break the cycle of fear and give you your life back.
Best of luck
i was on them for a couple of years, and still get the odd one every now & then, just not as bad as they used to be.
Im on duloxetine and mirtazapine and I still get panic attacks
Thankyou all for the information : )
Hello buffybot yes you can still get panic attacks whilst on citalopram you need to discuss the dosage with the g.p. and see what he can suggest. xxx
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